Sailor Sapporo Mini 14K gold nibs with rhodium…

My favorite part about videos is obviously the writing sample, and I wish I could do entire videos of just writing samples. Then I decided to do little snippets, for those who don't want to hear me ramble about the pen, but want to see some inky goodness to brighten their day! I hope you enjoy these snippets as much as I do! Here is the full review of... read more

PayPal.me/gourmetpensgourmetpens@gmail.comBody BraveOpus 88 Koloro Demonstrator Gourmet Pens ExclusiveRickshaw sleevesBrowse the shop!If you enjoy and/or appreciate and you want to lend your continued support, please do check me out on Patreon. You can pledge your support and/or undying love for as little as $1. You are in no way obligated to do so. I appreciate your readership, viewership, and your support so much - thank you!  read more

Jackdaws are the poor relations of Swans, the school pen of the Mabie Todd range. Both the nibs and the plating are thin. There was a period during the late thirties when they shared the colourful patterns of the Visofil but mostly they were rather plain pens. This Jackdaw is a basic model but has […] read more

Firstly, I need to apologise for the unexpected hiatus. Earlier this year, I was re-deployed to help with the stresses put on the NHS but the pandemic and since then, I've been trying to recover my mental health. It really has taken its toll on me personally. This isn't me asking for sympathy or trying to make a big deal of what happened; it is purely how it has... read more

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If crisp, fine lines are what you crave in an everyday writing instrument, nothing beats a fine-tip gel pen. Ballpoints and rollerballs have their place, but as certified pen fanatics who have tried everything from Bics to Montblancs, fine-tip gel pens are at a completely different level when it comes to precision. Fine-tip gel pens let you fit more writing onto every page and notecard. They... read more

Originally, my plan was too include THREE different Leuchtturm 1917 notebooks in one post but it was going to be way too much for one post.  So, this will be part two of three. Part 1 is available here. The Leuchtturm 1917 100 Years Bauhaus Edition (A5-sized, $25.95) is available in the appropriately primary colors… The post Paper Review: Other Leuchtturm 1917 Notebook Options (Part 2 of 3: Bauhaus... read more

I was really happy to see Japanese stationery brand Kunisawa recently re-introducing themselves with a completely revised product lineup (read the re-review HERE!). Their confidence in the updated paper quality turned out to be absolutely justified, finally combining the stunning business-chic notebook designs with fantastic - consistent - quality Japanese paper on the inside. But alongside the updated Kunisawa products, they also sent a few other products that certainly... read more

Students and office workers alike depend on highlighter pens to flag information for special attention. Most highlighters do this with ink that’s simply too bright to ignore. As effective as this is, such harsh colors can quickly become overwhelming. Pastel highlighters provide a refuge of balanced colors that accent text with distinct, yet muted hues. This gives highlighted materials a calming feel for more pleasant and... read more

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